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On May 14, 1987, my mother, Rita Hayworth, died. The cause of death was Alzheimer's Disease. I recall how utterly lost and confused I felt when I first heard the name, Alzheimer's Disease. I had no idea what Alzheimer's was or what to expect. During the next seven years, I found out. Shortly after the diagnosis, I was introduced to the Alzheimer's Association by some dear friends. It is an organization founded by the families of Alzheimer's patients. The knowledge and help I received from the association ``family'' during the years my mother was ill were invaluable.

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